Respiratory Care Specialist- RT or RN- (PRN)

Sanford Health•Jamestown, ND

12d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Specialist delivers assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or related complications. The role supports prevention, detection, monitoring, and management of disease and complications, while providing care based on established goals and interdisciplinary care plans. The specialist works with patients in home, hospital, and clinic environments, as needed, and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care, including home respiratory therapy. The position may require rotating on-call shifts. It requires knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and departmental equipment, as well as the ability to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering. Required orientations, competency validations, and in-service training must be completed.

Requirements

Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited respiratory care program or an associate degree in nursing.
Current Respiratory Therapy (RT) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) where the practice occurs, or multistate licensure when applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
If licensed as an RT, hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and maintain active status according to NBRC requirements.
If licensed as an RN, hold licensure through the applicable state Board of Nursing.
Active driver's license.
Knowledge of respiratory care procedures, indications, contraindications, hazards, and departmental equipment.
Ability to use computers for patient documentation and data gathering.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

Responsibilities

Assess individuals to prevent, detect, monitor, and manage disease and complications.
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve cardiopulmonary health and overall health status according to established goals and interdisciplinary care plans.
Educate patients to promote preventative care, self-management, cardiopulmonary health, and quality of life.
Regularly assess patients and the equipment they use.
Analyze patient information and offer treatment suggestions.
Work with patients in home, hospital, and clinic environments based on their needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care, including assisting with home respiratory therapy.
Complete required orientations, competency validations, and in-service training.